COVID-19 Archives

Post-Viral Syndromes – A History of Neglect (Long COVID Part 2)
The emergence of post-Covid syndrome shines new light on post-viral syndromes

The emergence of post-COVID syndrome shines new light on the old problem of post-viral syndromes In Part 1, we discussed how the rise of long covid shines new light on chronic post-viral disorders long ignored by researchers and clinicians. But this issue didn’t just appear with the SARS-COV-2 COVID-19 pandemic.

Will Long COVID Change the Game for Autoimmune Diseases, too? Part 1

Will long-COVID activists, especially practitioner-patients, finally force healthcare systems, clinicians and medical researchers to confront post-viral and similar chronic syndromes they have shrugged off for decades? In keeping with our mission, will a focused response by healthcare systems and researchers to post-COVID syndrome help illuminate the invisible epidemic of autoimmune and autoinflammatory disorders?

Chase Spurlock, PhD, Founder & CEO of Decode Health, on Predictive Data Analytics for COVID-19 & Chronic Disease*

Dr Bonnie 360 interviews Chase Spurlock, PhD, founder and CEO of Decode Health on AI analytics in COVID and chronic inflammatory disease.

Dr Kosinski, MD, MBA, SonarMD Founder

On GI practice, beta risk, digital health, VBP and chronic care Another in our new series of B2B thought leadership interviews with visionary entrepreneurs applying digital tools to improve care of chronic immunoinflammatory disorders (CID), including autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases. We were delighted to speak with Dr Lawrence R. Kosinski,

Dance: Fitness & Fun During COVID-19
Lockdown in Your Own Disco Party

Here’s our ultimate guide to dance for fun and fitness druing the COVID-19 lockdowns. Curated specifically for your personal indoor belly dance, Disco or House party.

Exercises to Strengthen Deep Neck Muscles For Head and Neck Balance

People with or without FHP alike can benefit from exercises that strengthen the deep neck flexor muscles. If you have osteoporosis or osteopenia, strengthening the muscles around your spine is key to healthy posture and reduced risk of fracture or deformity. A strong neck also offers some protection from whiplash and other accidental damage to the spine. As we age, neck exercises can improve neck appearance, function, and comfort.

COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 Testing Problems
Why aren’t there enough tests to guide our response?

COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 testing problems are preventing us from collecting data fast enough. Better data would guide our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to Disinfect Groceries During COVID-19

Food handlers at grocery stores, meatpacking plants, fast food restaurants, and delivery services have tested positive for COVID-19. This raises a concern that the virus is being passed on through food handling or other shoppers touching groceries during their shopping trips. It’s more important than ever that you know how

COVID-19 vs. Flu Pandemic History

COVID-19’s rapid rates of infection, spread, hospitalization, and deaths make it different relative to recent pandemics It’s a new virus infecting a naive population, thus producing a steep (exponential) growth curve compared to all other 21st C pandemics. Some data issues make understanding past pandemic data and predicting the course of COVID-19 more difficult.

COVID-19 Visuals, Viruses & Exponential Growth

In this post, we link to trackers, charts and dashboards that aid in following the global spread, especially for visual learners. We also explain some unfamiliar but need-to-know background, including SARS-CoV-2, viruses and especially exponential growth.